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MV66 LYG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,917 mi
Last recorded45,917 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV66 LYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 45,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 May 2025 41,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 37,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 37,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 37,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 30,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner edge and 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 21,180 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner edge and 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 18,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,388 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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MV66 LYG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV66 LYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV66 LYG registered?

MV66 LYG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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